This time last year, we spent a fair amount of time in Sabah as part of our story gathering process for our rice issue. In the Malaysian state, located on the most northern tip of Borneo, we sought out rice ritual specialists, observed the magavau, and talked our way into Read more…
We retrace the steps of rice wine makers and head towards the interior district of Tambunan — ninety minutes southeast of Sabah’s capital, Kota Kinabalu.
Kampung Jader, Orang Asli Temiar Village, Gua Musang, Kelantan, Malaysia | As part of the story gathering trip for Plates, Vol.2: Durian Hill rice, or padi bukit, is wrapped in fresh green leaves, harvested from the backyard jungle of the indigenous Temiar ethnic group. Grown without any fertiliser or pesticide, Read more…